Meet actress who wanted to become ‘Madhuri Dixit’, father was a truck driver, was typecast in househelp roles, now a household name with.., her name is…

In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, having a strong connection or a godfather can open new doors, provide easier access, and give an added spotlight. But, for an outsider to make a name for themselves without any help is nothing short of a revolution. However, every once in a while, some gems with absolutely no connection carve out a niche for themselves. One such similar tale is of an actress whose story is about talent, determination, and finally getting her due after struggling relentlessly.

Who is Sunita Rajwar?

The person that we are talking about is none other than Sunita Rajwar. Born in a small town in Uttarakhand. Sunita faced struggles quite early in her life. Her father was a truck driver who burned the midnight oil to make ends meet. Sunita, who was passionate about acting, had her dreams seem distant at this point. However, her passion for cinema and theatre pushed her to defy odds. While she was in college, a former NSD (National School of Drama) student recognised her potential and urged her to apply. That was a life-turning advice for Sunita. She got into NSD, which laid the foundation for her acting career.

Sunita’s Early Life, Debut in Acting, and More

But even after graduating, life in Mumbai wasn’t a cakewalk. She worked from junior artist to being typecast in roles of housemaids and helpers. She faced rejection, struggles, and even did roles that didn’t meet her expectations. Her debut film was   “Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon” that came in 2003, Her challenges led her to financial struggles, and she considered quitting acting multiple times. However, she didn’t give up. Later in a turn of events, she was offered a role in Gullak that redefined her career and gave her a breakthrough that due for long.

When was Sunita’s Breakthrough Moment?

She did many hit films like Stree 2, Kedarnath, and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. Recently, her film Santosh was also represented at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. However, a role that truly made her a household name was Kranti Devi in the popular web series Panchayat, which became one of the most successful Indian OTT shows.

Besides her professional life, Sunita made waves on social media and news when she filed a defamation case against Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Nawazuddin mentioned in his book that Sunita was her “first love,” and she left him because he was struggling financially. Offended by the personal revelations, Sunita responded legally and demanded ₹2 crore in damages.

Sunita’s journey from facing struggles and rejection to becoming a household name speaks of her passion, talent, and perseverance

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